Borrowed Time: A Soldier’s Reflection on Finding Yourself Through Chaos

by Hien (HT) Tran

In this heartfelt book, best selling author HT Tran explores his evolution as a man, diving into themes of self-accountability and intentional relationships that have shaped his journey. Drawing on personal experiences, he reflects on the vital role of faith and his relationship with God, which have provided strength and direction during challenging moments. Mental health is also a key focus, as he shares his struggles and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing well-being. Through encounters with loss and sacrifice, he highlights the resilience that emerges from adversity. He underscores the value of appreciating what one has rather than fixating on what is lacking, reminding readers to cultivate gratitude in their daily lives. This book serves as an invitation to embrace vulnerability, foster meaningful connections, and deepen faith. Ultimately, it is a heartfelt reminder that, despite life's challenges, purpose and growth can be found through relationships with oneself, others, and God.

146 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 21, 2025

Reviews

[aileen s.]

HT, my friend, you did good! You left your heart on every page. The good, the bad, the sad, the ugly, and the amazingly beautiful!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

“People may think they know you, but they rarely know your full story.”

Tears were shed while taking in his full story. Because while I know HT from his referenced time at Macy’s, the pain, disappointment, loneliness, and desire to be accepted was new to me.

In this book he shares:
- his struggle as a child of immigrants and cultural expectations.
-his recovery from a major injury and also loss of brothers in the army
-his connection and conversion to Catholicism
-his battle with grief & forgiveness
-and his discovery of love for himself and the love of his life.

“She is my rock, the one I lean on when I feel small and dismissed by the world. I’m not invincible, but with her, I feel safe.” 🥹